Sausages and pancakes — The Manhattan Kiwanis Club 62nd Annual Pancake Feed will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in Pottorf Hall in Cico Park in Manhattan. Cost: $6 for adults; $4 for children ages 5-12; free for children younger than 5.

Book talk — Greg Kincaid, author of “A Dog Named Christmas,” will talk and sign copies of his book from 12:30 to 2:30 Saturday, Dec. 8, at Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan. Free. Information: (785) 776-4741.

Yarn and thread — “Homespun Traditions: Weaving and Spinning by the Hearth,” featuring craft demonstrations, will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Saturday, Dec. 22, at the Roebke House Museum, 216 New York in Holton. Cost: $5. Information: (785) 364-4991.

Pickin’ and singin’ — The Kaw Valley Chapter of the Old Time Fiddlers, Pickers and Singers will meet from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Hoyt Community Building in Hoyt. Free. Information: (785) 582-5831 or (816) 679-6040.